Camp Mabuhay 2011

We had a great time at the 2011 Camp Mabuhay in Kokomo, Indiana. It is such a wonderful experience for both the children and adults. This was our 3rd year, and it feels like a big family reunion. We encourage you to consider coming. It is worth the drive. The 2012 event will be held on Saturday, June 9. Typically, it starts around 9 and lasts until about 4. There is a Filipino song and language session, a walking museum, a Sari Sari store, dance lesson, cooking demonstration, games, craft, and of course great Filipino food made by wonderful Filipino folks. The theme was "Wow Bohol!" Here are some pictures from the day. Filipino Pabitin (like a pinata only the kids jump to try and grab a bag while the pabitin is lowered and raised). The older kids had to play on their knees!

Leigh-Anne, our exchange student, doing the Tinikling dance

Jay-R eager to spend his pesos at the Sari Sari store.

The best part...the Filipino food! There were different kinds of pancit, lumpia, menundo, rice (of course!), chicken adobo, fresh fruits, and cake. Halo Halo was served later.

Dancing a an American favorite-The YMCA!

Jay-R showing off his "pesos" to spend at the Sari Sari Store.

Ashleigh & Leigh-Anne displaying their project for the Walking Museum-the History of Bohol.

The Traditional camp Birthday cake

Our 2011 Camp Mabuhay family photo minus Dad who had to work.

Jay-R doing the Tinikling dance.